NIU scientist Ross Powell is leading an NSF-supported effort to drill through Antarctic ice and probe grounding zone’s influence on rising sea levels. For Powell and others on the project—including three students from NIU and geologist Reed Scherer, who is among the lead scientists—the expedition is akin to traveling to another planet.

Todd Jelinek, a percussion major at Northern Illinois University, discusses his research project

The Huskies traveled to San Diego to face Utah State on Dec. 26 in the Poinsettia Bowl.

NIU students, faculty and staff show their love for all things Huskie in this epic #HAPPYNIU music video.